Targeting, selecting and editing specific elements within a photo are critical skills for Photoshoppers. Creating selections within photos can be a tedious task. Attention to detail is the key to reaping results that aren’t surrounded by black and white clippings. Knowing the ends and outs of Photoshop’s selection techniques will not only save you time, it will also make you a happier person when you finish 30 minutes earlier.

To be a successful professional user, free lance user, or even home user you have to be able to get projects done, productivity is the key. One of the best ways to increase your speed is to master the shortcut keys. I’ve compiled a list of what I believe is the best 20 general Photoshop keyboard shortcuts. These are shortcuts that I use on almost every project and when implemented correctly can cut work time almost in half.

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